Year of the long ball

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MLB fans have been treated to a season full of hitters showing off their power at the plate. The influx of home runs has put the Astros, Nationals and a few other teams on pace to shatter their respective franchise records for HRs hit in a single season.

There was risk entering the season that Fisher would be a guy who can't field enough for center or hit enough to be a plus in a corner outfield spot, but his power surge this year has helped change that projection.

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Altuve loves hitting on the road

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Jose Altuve, who leads baseball with a .363 average, is an even better hitter away from Minute Maid Park. With a .418 road batting average this season, the Astros 2B has put himself in historic company.

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Stanton continues HR streak with 432-foot shot

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Joey Gallo hit Tuesday's longest home run, but Giancarlo Stanton remains the talk of the town after hitting a 432-foot homer against the Giants to extend his HR streak to six games.

Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon discuss if the Astros should trade for Justin Verlander, if the Cavs are asking too much for Kyrie Irving and more.

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Blackmon, Springer hit rare milestone

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With RBIs being partially dependent on opportunity, racking them up as a leadoff man is no easy task. George Springer drove in his 70th run of the season Tuesday to join an exclusive club. Charlie Blackmon did so in late July, after also accomplishing the feat in 2016.

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Astros-Diamondbacks a battle of best in interleague

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The D-backs' win over the Astros on Monday gave them the edge as the best team in interleague play. Their series continues Tuesday afternoon, as Houston's Brad Peacock opposes Arizona's Anthony Banda.

Gonzalez has started at five positions this season, as his bat has made it necessary for Houston to keep him in the lineup. He can thank a reduced chase rate for his improvement.

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The Class-A NY-Penn League inducts 3 Hall of Famers before its All-Star Game Tue. night in Troy, NY -- Buck Showalter, who began managing at 29 with the champion Oneonta Yankees; Tri-City ValleyCats owner Bill Gladstone, who brought the team to Troy; & the late Warner Fusselle, a This Week in Baseball legend who broadcast every game of the Brooklyn Cyclones' first 11 seasons & the league's 1st A-S Game.

Keith Law talks to Jerry Crasnick and Eric Karabell about Bryce Harper's injury and its consequences, Boston's young stars, Houston's acquisition of Tyler Clippard and more. Plus, Todd Radom unveils the 7th best logo in MLB history and provides the latest installment of uniform trivia.